How far is Macon, GA, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Macon (Middle Georgia Regional Airport) is 822 miles / 1323 kilometers / 714 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Macon (MCN) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 52 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Middle Georgia Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Macon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Macon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 821.970 miles
- 1322.832 kilometers
- 714.272 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 821.984 miles
- 1322.855 kilometers
- 714.285 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Macon?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Middle Georgia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Macon?
The time difference between Des Moines and Macon is 1 hour. Macon is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Macon generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Macon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Middle Georgia Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Macon, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCN |
| ICAO Code: | KMCN |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′34″N, 83°38′57″W |